First of all, a huge shout out to CK for taking the blogging reins and running with them while I was at conference in DC last week. She is a rockstar.
I had planned to blog as soon as I returned, but then promptly came down with the plague. Unfortunately, I did not vitamin up like I should have before I traveled, therefore I contracted Airplane Plague and was barking like a dog for 3 days. I’m almost over it now. Still have a headfull of snot, but the coughing is pretty much gone.
Now, for some very damn good news. A few weeks ago, I announced my desire to lose 10 lbs by Aug 2 (my book launch party and first signing…) Guess what? I’ve done it.
and now I’m at my lowest weight in 11 years and I just bought a dress in a smaller size. I haven’t worn that size in at least 11 years. Maybe more. (because when I last weighed this ‘little’ I wasn’t exercising, so my body was a big round ball of mush. Plus I had just had a baby)
Anyway, part of the reason I was able to lose 10 lbs in 4 weeks (which is actually more than I should’ve lost) is because
- I have been exercising my ass off
- I have been somewhat stressed and food has actually stopped tasting good (which is just totally weird since I’ve always been an emotional eater before)
- I’ve really cut down on the booze. (though I did drink in DC)
My appetite is really gone. I’m sure it’s because I’m so nervous about my book coming out this week. I’m sure that I’ll plateau very soon or even gain a few back, but here’s the thing, I’m going to do my damnedest not to do that because I finally broke a barrier that I’ve been striving to break for a VERY long time. I’m not about to go back.
Congrats, Mel!!! Way to go, I’m so proud of you. I’m signing up with a running club this week and am going to try for another 5k in AUg. I’d like ot do the 1/2 marathon we have here in October, but still a bit afraid LOL